Donny deal for Ilunga

The 29-year-old full-back brings a wealth of experience to the Keepmoat Stadium, having represented St Etienne and Toulouse before joining the Hammers on loan in 2008.

He established himself as a first-team regular for the then-Premier League side after making a permanent move to Upton Park in 2009, but has fallen behind George McCartney in manager Sam Allardyce’s pecking order this season.

Ilunga has represented Congo 19 times and will remain with Doncaster until January 3.

He becomes Dean Saunders’ second signing after former Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda joined the Yorkshire outfit on a short-term deal last week.